Yaritza Waddell
Psychologist, PsyD
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Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
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Yaritza Waddell, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evaluations and treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and completed her predoctoral training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her expertise extends to addressing the psychological impact of medical conditions, helping individuals and families improve treatment adherence, coping strategies, adjustment, pain and anxiety management, and overall behavioral health outcomes.
Dr. Waddell focuses on treating trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, and disruptive behaviors. She applies evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.
Dr. Waddell prioritizes holistic, patient-centered care and has provided services in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs at hospitals and academic medical centers. Her research interests include family dynamics influence on mental health and perceived family functioning on depression, anxiety, stress, and social competence.
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- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
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- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum
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Yaritza Waddell
Psychologist, PsyD
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Qualifications
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Yaritza Waddell
Psychologist, PsyD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Psychologist, PsyD
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Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Yaritza Waddell
Psychologist, PsyD
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Yaritza Waddell
Psychologist, PsyD